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Campus & Student Life at Hope College

Home to about 3,061 undergraduates in 2020, Hope is a small, private college located in Holland, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Hope offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hope can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hope Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Hope College is Affiliated With the Reformed Church in America Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Reformed Church in America faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Reformed Church in America Colleges and Universities.

Hope Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hope Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hope College

Hope offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hope College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Hope College

Hope has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,061 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,908 (95.0%). Part-time attendance was 153 (5.0%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,9081533,061

Hope College is Ranked #1,597 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hope is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Hope #1597 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Hope College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hope by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hope Diversity Guide.

Hope College Competes in the NCAA

Hope has a total of 505 student athletes, 303 men and 202 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,176,590
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,176,590
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hope College Athletics

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